Overview

Social Workprogram at the University of Saint Mary is designed to prepare students for a multitude of professional practice positions, particularly in health care, mental health, and forensic social work systems of care.

Key facts

Students in the Health & Mental Health Social Work specialization can gain 10 hours of specialized certifications in trauma and crisis intervention skills, and students in the Forensic Social Work specialization can gain seven hours of certifications through national forensic organization trainings.

USM offers curriculum/activities and personalized virtual engagement with faculty, which allows for the important support and self-care social workers need but is often neglected by other MSW programs.
98% percent of MSW textbooks are free Open Education Resources, saving students thousands of dollars a year in textbook costs. Plus, USM also offers an annual MSW scholarship for a qualified student.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Rights, Social, Economic, and Racial Justice

Human Behavior in the Social Environment (HBSE)

Generalist Practice with Individuals

Generalist Practice with Groups and Families

Social Welfare Policy & Services
Trauma Informed Care

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

30-60 Credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Lansing, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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105

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

One fully completed application to the USM MSW Program
- Full-time or part-time declaration
Baccalaureate degree from a college or university accredited by a recognized regional accrediting association
- A minimum overall grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for Regular Standing
- NOTE: A GPA lower than 2.75 on a 4.0 scale may be considered for Probationary Status Acceptance
Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
Professional Resume
2 Reference Forms
- One professional reference
- One academic reference
  - If you graduated from your undergraduate program greater than 7 years ago, you may submit two professional references
Application Essay

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18450 USD / year

≈ 18450 USD / year
Out-of-State

18450 USD / year

≈ 18450 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

18450 USD / year

≈ 18450 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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